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Two fanboys can't talk enough about the New England Patriots. Hail the Hoodie.

J.J. Ahigian and Sean Grandfield


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 208 EPISODES

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    2025 Draft Recap - Best Draft in NFL? Favorite Picks, Bust Potential, Surprises, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 59:43


    The guys breakdown the Patriots slam dunk 2025 Draft highlighting favorite picks and biggest boom and bust potential. Then they look around the league at curious decisions, Shedeur's fall, and best team drafts and picks. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for tuning in!

    2025 Mock Draft Special!! Three Full Round Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 117:52


    Sean, Ryan, and JJ are joined by special guest Derin to do a full 3 round mock draft, 102 picks including 4 Patriots selections. You won't be disappointed with New England's haul.   To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening! Go Pats!

    Patriots Draft Preview With Andrew Callahan - Pick at 4, Focal Positions, Vrabel's Impact, and 2025 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 21:04


    Special guest Andrew Callahan joins the show to preview the Patriots focus in the NFL draft before answering some rapid fire questions about the Patriots roster and outlook for 2025 season.  To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Two Weeks Til the Draft - Diggs Onboard, Joe Milton Traded, and Favorite Draft Prospectss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:34


    The guys make amends with Stefon Diggs signing with Patriots before speculating on the reason for the Joe Milton trade and wrapping up with our favorite prospects to watch in the NFL Draft and who the Patriots should target.   To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Free Agency Kick Off - Pats Are Spending, Best and Worst Signings, and What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 73:26


    The guys recap the Patriots big push at the start of free agency focusing on defensive additions, next needs, who's available, best and worst signings around the league and much more. We've turned the page, it's on to 2025, and all signs are pointing in the right direction. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. And check out our website at thepatriotspodcast.com for more Pats content!

    Free Agency Preview - Combine Results, Top Targets, and Patriots Scorecard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 57:23


    JJ and Ryan look at standout combine performances before previewing available free agent targets for the Patriots. Finally, the guys lament, yet again, another horrible report card from the players association. To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Pre-Combine First Round Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 33:15


    Ryan does a first round mock draft for all 32 teams. It's officially draft season, get pumped!   To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Super Bowl LIX!! Can the Eagles Top the Chiefs? Plus Pats Coaching Staff and Senior Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 55:00


    The guys preview the Eagles vs Chiefs Super Bowl rematch breaking down two of the best rosters in the league with everything on the line. Then they shift to Patriots coaching staff hires and recap the Senior Bowl. To support this podcast, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Conference Championships - McDaniels is Back, Coaching Hires, and Can the Bills Do It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 65:59


    Ryan, JJ, and Sean discuss the new additions to the coaching staff including McDaniels 3rd stint with the Pats, before recapping the divisional round and previewing the conference championships. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Vrabel's Onboard! Coordinators, Front Office, Free Agency Teaser, and Playoffs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 54:00


    The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as Head Coach! We discuss what this means, and what's next for coordinators and front office. Then we talk offseason agenda with a few free agents and draft targets before catching on the NFL playoffs. To support this podcast, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Season Closed - Mayo Done, Kraft's Redeemed, Next Head Coach and GM, and Playoff Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 57:48


    The Kraft's have been listening and ousted Jerod Mayo after one season, who will be the next head coach, what does that mean for the front office, and how about the off-season resources for this team. Plus, a playoff preview. To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 16 - We're Done With This Team, Bills vs Lions, NFL Scheduling, and Playoff Races

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 64:08


    The guys wrap up this disastrous 2024 Patriots season that will not end before checking in on the week 15 slate and the playoff push. And as always updating the tight picks race for the year. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. 

    2024 Week 15 - Belichick to UNC, Race for 1st Pick, Rams vs. Bills, and Cardinals Next,

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 67:53


    The guys discuss Bill Belichick taking the UNC job and recap the week 14 slate featuring a classic between the Bills and Rams. Then they look ahead to week 15 featuring major matchups...and the Pats at Cardinals. To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 14 - Merciful Bye Week, Terrible Colts, Offseason Wishlist, and Belichick's Next Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 68:31


    The guys recap the week 13 loss to the pitiful Colts, celebrate the much needed bye week, and preview week 14 games before looking ahead to the offseason and Bill Belichick's future. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 13 - Dolphins Get Us Again, Bad Football, Turkey Day, and Colts Coming to Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 60:21


    The guys recap the week 12 loss to the Dolphins and then look around the league before reflecting on Thanksgiving and previewing the week 13 matchups featuring the Colts in Foxborough.   To support this podcast, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 12 - Maye Impresses, Bills Top Chiefs, Steelers Beat Ravens, And Dolphins Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 50:56


    Sean and JJ discuss the loss to the Rams in week 11 that featured a stellar performance from Drake Maye earning high praise all around. Then they look around the league before previewing the second matchup against the Dolphins. To support the show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 11 - Pats Get Another W, Better Coaching, Bad Bears, Rams Next and Chiefs Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 80:45


    The guys look back at the Patriots impressive victory over the hapless Bears before recapping the week 10 games, the upcoming clash with the Rams at Gillette and the exciting week 11 slate including Steelers vs. Ravens and Chiefs vs. Bills.   To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 10 - Against the Wind, Pats Lose in OT, Coaching Negligence, Hero Ball Drake, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 69:50


    The guys recap the dreadful coaching decisions in the week 9 loss to the equally dreadful Titans. They discuss Drake Maye's habit forming, next weeks matchup against the Bears, and look around the league. To support this podcast subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening.

    2024 Week 9 - We Don't Suck? Jets Do - Maye's Hurt, Titans Up Next, and Around the League

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 74:22


    The guys recap the surprising win over the Jets, the O-line improves, Brissett fills in for Maye, and the Pats climb out of last place. Then they recap the surprising outcomes in Week 8 before previewing Week 9 and Patriots matchup with the Titans.  To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 8 - London Blues, Maye Impresses, Run Defense, NFC North, and Jets Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 71:07


    The guys recap the ugly loss to Jacksonville, highlighting high and low performers. Then they look back at last week's picks and matchups that lived up to the hype before previewing week 8 and Pats rematch against the Jets. To support this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review.

    2024 Week 7 - Drake's Debut, Next Level Offense, Favorites Win the Week, and Jags in London

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 77:16


    Drake Maye's first start, rough patches and promising play. Plus week 6 recap and preview of Pats vs. Jags in London and major matchups in Week 7.   To support the podcast, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 6 - Embarrassing Loss, Drake Maye's Premier, and Texans Up Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 55:15


    The guys recap the dreadful loss to the Dolphins then look at the week 5 games around the league featuring some tight matchups, before previewing week 6 and the Drake Maye unveiling against the Texans.   To support this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 5 - Another Tough One for Pats, Maye-be soon? Picks Update, and Beatable Dolphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 77:54


    The guys rehash the ugly loss to the 49ers and week 4 before musing about Drake Maye's timeline and covering the week 4 games. Then they preview the winnable game against the dolphins in week 5 before making pics.   To support the show, please subscribe, rate, and review.

    2024 Week 4 - Pats Fall Flat, Preseason Expectations, Picks Contest, Best Teams so Far, 49ers Up Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 81:46


    The guys looks back at the Patriots embarrassing showing against the Jets before recapping week 3 games and checking the Picks standings and then previewing week 4 against the 49ers. To support this podcast please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Week 3 - Tough Loss, Style of Play, Drake Maye, Upset Weekend, and Week 3 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 93:27


    The guys recap the hard fought but ultimately unsuccessful effort in week 2 against the Seahawks before looking around the league at upset weekend. Finally, they preview the primetime matchup against the Jets and make their week 3 picks.   To support this podcast please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Week 2 - Patriots...Win? Gameplan, Defensive, Surprises, Around the League, and Seahawks Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 84:10


    The guys discuss the surprising week 1 victory over the Bengals before looking at the week 1 games and previewing week 2 against the Seahawks. To support this podcast, subscribe, rate, and review.

    2024 Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 104:41


    JJ and Ryan are next man up as Sean is out of town for the week. The guys analyze the roster coming into the regular season, question Jerod Mayo's handling of the media and preview a tough week 1 matchup in Cincinnati. then the guys make their picks for Super Bowl champs, MVP, divisional champs and much more. Thanks for listening

    2024 Preseason - Judon's Gone, QB Play, O-Line woes, and Position Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 55:25


    We're back! The guys catch up on Barmore, JuJu, and Judon before recapping what we've learned at training camp, tight position battles, and season outlook. And of course, lots of QB and rookie talk. Thanks for listening, to support this podcast please subscribe, rate, and review

    Draft Recap - We Got Drake Maye, Weapons on Offense, Head Scratchers and Tom Brady Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 87:38


    The guys review the Patriots 2024 draft. The Drake Maye pick, trade scenarios, wideouts and O-lineman. Could they have moved around the board more? Did they do enough to fix the offense? Plus, GM interviews and the Tom Brady Roast. To support this podcast, subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    Mock Draft!! Offense Galore, Surprise Falls, Trades, and Patriots Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 91:02


    The guys are joined by special guest Higs to do a mock draft for the first 36 picks. Surprise picks, stars falling, offense mania, 2 Patriots selections, and of course, trades.  To support this podcast please subscribe, rate, and review. Let's go Pats!

    Offensive Draft Preview - Top 5's, Deepest Positions, and Sleepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 84:04


    After previewing QB prospects last week, the gang dives deep on remaining offensive positions of Wide Receiver, Running back, Tight End, and Offensive Tackle. Learn who stands out right now, and some names that may be obscure now but have potential to make a big impact at the next level. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's mock draft!

    2024 Free Agency Wrap Up and Top 10 QBs Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 101:09


    The guys breakdown all the Patriots moves and non-moves in free agency before previewing the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class. Buckle Up! Next week will be a breakdown of the rest of the offensive draft class and then a mock draft coming the week of the draft. Stay tuned. Please subscribe, rate, and review to support this show. Thanks for listening Patriots Nation!

    2024 Offseason Kickoff - Free Agency and Draft , Pats Resources, Combine Thoughts, Dynasty Review, and Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 65:56


    The guys look back on the 2023 preseason awards picks before focusing on the NFL offseason. The combine came and went, free agency is on deck, then the draft to follow. The Patriots have boat loads of cap space and draft capital so it should be a wild ride. Plus, the guys discuss The Dynasty documentary after 6 episodes have aired.  To support this show, please subscribe, rate, and review to this podcast.

    Pats Coaching Staff and Front Office, Super Bowl Prop Bets, and Quarterback Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 66:18


    The guys discuss the additions of Alex Van Pelt, Ben McAdoo and more to the Patriots coaching staff and the news that Eliot Wolf will run the front office. Then onto best prop bets for the Super Bowl before previewing the top 3 quarterbacks in the draft with more in depth coverage coming in the off-season. To support this podcast please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Playoffs - Mayo Hired, Coordinators and GM Needs, Belichick Market, QB Draft, and Super Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 60:09


    The guys breakdown the hiring of Jerod Mayo as the Patriots head coach and discuss what pieces to put around him. Then they catch up on the playoff results, preview the Super Bowl matchup, and discuss the coaching carousel and how Belichick was left without a seat. To support this show, subscribe, rate, and review to this podcast. Thanks for listening!

    Goodnight Sweet Hooded Prince - Belichick Moves On, Who Are We Now? Plus Playoff Previews and Dark Horses in Each Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 61:34


    Ryan, JJ, and Sean discuss the earth shattering news that Bill Belichick is splitting from the Patriots. After 24 years at the helm and responsible for every single football decision, Belichick is moving on. Where does that leave us? Who will fill each of his various shoes? Is the team's identity going to change? All things are speculated, plus we pick our favorite BB moments. Oh yeah, and the playoffs are coming up. Thank you for listening, please subscribe rate and review to support this podcast. 

    2023 Week 18 - Pats Push the Bills, Cards Upset Eagles, Belichick's Last Game Vs. Jets in Season Finale?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 72:57


    The guys look back on the surprisingly close game against the Bills in week 17, and what it means for the Pats future and the Bills playoff hopes. Quick look back at the victory in Denver is week 16 and then preview the season finale against the Jets in possibly Belichick's last game coaching the Patriots. To support this podcast you can subscribe rate and review, thanks for listening Patriots Nation!

    2023 Week 16 - Pats Fall to Chiefs, Mistakes Abound, Are We Bad? Future Decisions, Playoff Races and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 63:39


    The guys look back at the loss to the Chiefs that surprisingly the Patriots led during the 1st half. Disastrous start to the 3rd quarter made us wonder, are they playing to win? How good is this team actually, are there building blocks for the future, and how will the big decisions play out? Plus a look around the ever flattening leaderboard as we head towards the playoffs and a preview of the Christmas Eve tilt against the Broncos. To support this show please subscribe, rate, and review to help us engage with more fans. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Week 15 - Pats Win One, Offense Lives? Risers and Fallers, And Will Bills Pass Dolphins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 65:00


    The guys discuss the Patriots first win in ages and what it means for the team going forward. Then, a first hand account from our own Ryan Pray from the Army Navy game, plus speculation regarding Bill Belichick's coaching future. Next we look around the league at the wild upsets in week 14, preview the Pats and Chiefs, and dig deep on shifting power in divisions across the league. To support this show please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Week 14 - Shutout Again, Player Development, Playoff Picture, Steelers Up Next and College Football Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 62:22


    The guys recap the yawn inducing loss to the Chargers in week 13 with focus on Bailey Zappe, DeVante Parker, and Tyquan Thornton before discussing the noteworthy games of the weekend and previewing Thursday Night Football with the Pats traveling to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers. Plus, Army vs. Navy, college football playoff, and the Monday Night flex. To support this show, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast. We appreciate your help keeping Patriots Nation alive.

    2023 Week 13 - Cellar Dwellers, Tanking Already? Mediocrity Around the League, and Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 73:23


    The guys recap the dismal loss to the Giants in week 12 and question if the tanking has already begun. Next they look around the league at the race for first place in the playoffs and the draft order before questioning the level of play. Finally they preview the Chargers game in week 13 and look at the Hall of Fame semi-finalists.  Thanks for listening, to support this show please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate all the listeners and these steps help us reach a broader audience.

    2023 Week 11 - Mac's Cooked, Officially Tank Time, Bills Decline, Texans Rise, and Championship Hopefuls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 89:50


    Sean, Ryan, and JJ breakdown the Frankfurt disaster that spells the end of Mac Jones' season as the Patriots must look elsewhere at quarterback, even if they don't win another game this season. Then they look at the tight games in week 10 that featured 6 buzzer beaters and some surprising risers and fallers as we pass the midway point of the season. Who's in the championship picture? Listen to find out. We appreciate you sticking with us through a dreadful season. You are truly Patriots fans, no better way to show it than to subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast. 

    2023 Week 10 - It's Not Our Year, The Guys Give Up, Mac vs. Receivers, Tackling Woes, AFC North over East, and Colts in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 89:40


    The guys recap the disappointing loss to the Commanders and deal with the existential dread that is being a Patriots fan in 2023. We had a good run. Sean, Ryan, and JJ dive deep on offensive issues from coaching to quarterback, offensive line, and the nerf gun weapons on the outside. Then they look around the league and marvel at the good teams before previewing the week 10 faceoff against the Colts in Germany.  Thanks for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast.

    2023 Week 7 - Pats Show Some Life, Worst Position Group in NFL, Injury Bug Attacks, Upset Weekend, and the Bills Up Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 79:08


    Sean, Ryan, and JJ discuss the improvement in week 6 that still leads to a loss to the Raiders. The offensive line is the worst unit in the NFL regardless of position group and the defense is too banged up to be an average unit. Upsets strike the Eagles and 49ers and nearly the Bills who come to Foxboro in week 7. Do we have a chance? The guys lay out what it would take.  Thanks for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast.

    2023 Week 6 - Can It Get Any Worse? Pats Get Even Worse, Is There Hope? Hopeful Outcomes, Raiders Up Next, Surprises Around the League

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 81:16


    The guys move to the 4th stage of grief, depression, as it relates to the 2023 Patriots team who somehow find new depths to plummet to in a shutout loss to the mediocre Saints. After the pity party, the guys sketch out hopeful outcomes and what we want to see moving forward in the week 6 matchup with Josh McDaniels and the Raiders. Stay strong Patriots Nation and thanks for listening.   Please subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast.

    2023 Week 5 - Can it Get Any Worse? Pats in Shambles, Is There Hope, Bengals Struggling, Saints in Foxboro and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 78:20


    The guys recap the disastrous game in Dallas with the Pats losing 38-3 along with Matthew Judon, Christian Gonzalez, and Mac Jones' Mojo. Then they look around the league at disappointing teams and impressive teams at the season's quarter mark before previewing the week 5 matchup against the Saints.  Please subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Week 4 - Pats Get a Win, Ugly Game, Blowouts and Upsets, Cowboys Are Human, and Bills Dolphins Fireworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 88:57


    The guys breakdown the ugly but necessary victory over the Jets highlighting strong defense and cohesive offensive line play. Then they discuss blowouts and upsets in week 3 around the NFL before previewing the Patriots matchup against Dallas and the highly anticipated Bills vs. Dolphins game. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review to support this podcast

    2023 Week 3 - Pats Down 0-2, Failed 4th Quarter, O-Line Woes, Jets on Deck, Zach Wilson to the Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 71:12


    The Patriots dropped their second in a row in a disappointing start to the 2023 season. The guys breakdown the reasons why including poor preseason preparation, predictable playcalling, costly mistakes, and offensive line issues. Next they recap other games from week 2 and preview the week 3 matchups highlighted by the Patriots traveling to the Meadowlands to take on the Jets. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Week 2 - Pats Outplay Eagles in a Loss, O'Brien's Offense, Tom Brady Day, and Dolphins on Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 85:00


    The guys relive the Patriots week 1 loss to the Eagles on Tom Brady appreciation day that featured a competent offense and aggressive defense but too many costly mistakes. Then they take a look around the league at notable games from week 1 before previewing the Patriots debut divisional matchup against the Miami Dolphins coming off an impressive win in Los Angeles. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Week 1 Preview - Eagles on Deck, Tom Brady Day, Best Matchups, and Annual Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 99:01


    The guys breakdown the challenging week 1 game against the NFC Champion Eagles, highlight the 3 tiers of week 1 games, and make our annual predictions for Super Bowl, MVP, and much more. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Roster Cutdown - Mac Stands Alone, Deep Positions, Practice Squad Elevations, Corral and Reagor and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 67:26


    The guys breakdown the final 53 man roster and the ever shifting 16 man practice squad and dig deep on the surprises at quarterback, depth at offensive line and cornerback, and highlight likely practice squad elevations early the season. Then the look around the league at the running back market, Cardinals tanked season, and an AFC East primer. Thanks for listening!

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